The Mauser HSc came out in 1939 and was produced by Mauser at least until 1946 and later in France (and perhaps elsewhere) under licence into the 1950s. The HSc was not derived from Mauser's earlier pocket pistols. It was a totally new design, being more streamlined in appearance. Its quality is considered to be inferior to the 1910s and 1914s but still good.

It was chambered for 7.65mm (.32). HSc serial numbers started at 700,000 and ran to around 951,000. Those HSc Mausers in the 745,338-781,415 serial number range that were marked with the Eagle/135, about 4,000 in all, had the high-polish blue finish of earlier commercial models and are among the most prised by collectors.

Later military models, marked with the Eagle/135 Waffenamt (801,145-885,126 serial number range; about 31,000 made), were left unpolished before blueing and show machining marks. BTW, my HSc is in the 756XXX range & is in a.32acp.I can't think of a better small-caliber weapon.I take mine out for firing about every couple of months.I also will alternate this & the PPK with one in the pocket mostly in the summer.Please show a pic.Many have never seen the art-deco piece that has stood the test of time. Welcome to the forum.Don't forget a pic!!!

Hi, and welcome. It should be a.32 or.380 ACP, blowback design, DA, 7+1 capacity. Here are some links to Mauser Hsc information: If you don't have one, there also is an online manual for the pistol. Is it stamped Interarms on the right-hand side of the slide? I suspect the L indicates it was a police gun made from 1940-45, but the second link above will help with that.

The following info was taken from recguns.com, article by A. Winthrop: NOTE: Quote from A. Winthrop deleted: already contained in Mad's post above; he was a bit quicker on the draw than me! Mi Upnp Installation more.

I have a.380 HSc, Interarms version. It's a bit small for my hand and the hammer wants to pinch. Yours would appear to be an early model. A search for 'mauser hsc' will turn up a lot. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.